Chesterfield County Zoning Decisions: March 2026

In March 2026, Chesterfield County held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 23 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 19 approved (95% approval rate), 1 denied, 3 deferred. Activity was up 309% compared to February (124 activity items across 1 meeting).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Fence Height Variance at 9215 Groundhog Drive

Denied.

Michael Fall requested a 1 foot 10.5 inch variance to the 7 foot maximum fence height in the rear yard at 9215 Groundhog Drive in Edge Hill Townhouses subdivision. Applicant cited harassment from neighbor and topography requiring retaining wall. Board found self-imposed hardship due to applicant's grade elevation work and no unique physical conditions justifying variance.

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Lattice Hall Rezoning and Amendment (25SN1247)

Approved.

Rezoning of 12.16 acres from agricultural A to residential R-12 with conditional use plan development, plus amendment to case 21SN0606 on 151.6 acres. Total 163.76 acres fronting 2,750 feet on south side of Genito Road, 600 feet west of Weatherbury Place. Maximum 333 dwelling units including 26 cluster style lots and reconfigured amenity area.

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Spring Creek Baptist Church Rezoning Deferral

Deferred.

Case 25SN1184 in Matoaca District requesting rezoning from agricultural to suburban community SC at 5200 Woolridge Road on 7.45 acres for maximum 11 dwelling units. Deferred at district commissioner's request.

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Dorsey Acres Utility Exceptions

Approved.

Case 23SN0136 in Bermuda District approved exceptions to utility ordinance section 18-60 for public water and wastewater connections on 4.06 acres fronting Dorsey Road. Allows 4-lot single family subdivision with private well and septic instead of public utilities.

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Taylor Ridge Rezoning Deferral (23SN0124)

Deferred.

Request to rezone from agricultural A to community business C-3 with conditional use for townhouse and multifamily uses on approximately 1,360 feet fronting Hull Street Road, 450 feet east of Doss Road. Deferred due to road alignment issues and cash proffer language concerns in Proffer 24 regarding road improvements and widening from Autodale Road to Powhite Parkway terminus.

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Negrete Accessory Dwelling Unit (25SN1299)

Approved.

Conditional use to permit detached accessory dwelling unit at 15624 Silvertree Lane on 1.32 acres in Bermuda District. Conversion of existing detached garage into ADU for family member occupancy.

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Rockwood Plaza Signage Amendment (25SN1301)

Approved.

Amendment to zoning approval case 86SN0115 at 3501 Courthouse Road (5.2 acres) in Cloverhill District. Removes previous zoning restrictions on signage to allow current ordinance requirements to apply.

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Jones Family Daycare Home (25SN1318)

Approved.

Conditional use to permit family daycare home at 6713 Philbrook Road on 0.21 acres in Dale District. Allows care of up to 12 children from the home.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 23 recorded zoning decisions. See all Chesterfield County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Agricultural A → Residential R-12 with conditional use plan development, 12.16 acres (163.76 total tract) at South side of Genito Road, 600 feet west of Weatherbury Place (12.16 acres) (Not specified)
• Corridor Commercial CC → Corridor Commercial CC with adjustments and conditional use for auto sales, 0.79 acres at 8259 Midlothian Turnpike (Sanco Auto Care)
• Agricultural A → Community Business C-3 with conditional use for townhouse and multifamily, Approximately 1,360 feet frontage acres at North side of Hull Street Road, 450 feet east of Doss Road (Taylor Ridge developer)
• C-5 (General Business) and I-1 (Light Industrial) → RMF (Residential Multifamily) with conditional use plan development, 35.84 acres at Western terminus of River Haven Avenue, Bermuda District (Not specified)
• A (Agricultural) → TR (Transition Residential) with adjustment to project size, 3.45 acres at North side of Robius Road, 375 feet east of Cranbeck Road, Midlothian District (Main Street Homes)
• A (Agricultural) → SR (Semi-Rural Neighborhood) with adjustments, 4.08 acres at 500 Adkins Road, Cloverhill District (Property owner)
• SC (Suburban Community) → SC (Suburban Community) with adjustments for fence height at 5160 Goldburn Drive, Dale District (Motley)
• CC (Corridor Commercial) → CC (Corridor Commercial) plus conditional use for self-storage, 15.69 acres at North side of Midlothian Turnpike at North Tuxford Road, Midlothian District (Peterson)

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 68 instances
• zoning: 43 instances
• commercial: 38 instances
• comprehensive plan: 36 instances
• density: 35 instances

What to Watch

• Residential mentions were up 325% from February.
• Zoning came up 153% more often than February.
• Commercial saw 192% more mentions month-over-month.
• Comprehensive plan is new this month with 36 mentions, not present in February.
• Density is new this month with 35 mentions, not present in February.

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